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Families, Kidney conditions and diagnosis, Living with kidney disease

Charlotte discusses her kidney disease journey, from changes to her physical appearance and feelings of isolation to living her best life after her diagnosis.

Diet and nutrition, Fundraising, Haemodialysis, Kidney conditions and diagnosis, Living with kidney disease, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant, Travelling and CKD

From finding kidney-friendly recipes to accessing help with debt and housing, Rayhanneh, Emily, Glenn, Dave and Lee share how Kidney Care UK's services have supported them.

Kidney conditions and diagnosis, Living with kidney disease, Peritoneal dialysis, Rare renal, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant

Mariann explains how a rare diagnosis of CKD and PTLD has impacted her life, from difficult chemotherapy sessions to her uncle Jeff donating a kidney to her.

Families, Haemodialysis, Kidney conditions and diagnosis, Living with kidney disease, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Women's health

From diagnosis tips to the importance of support networks, Karisse, Stuart, Sara, Michelle, Gillian, Anoushica and Berlina share the ups and downs of living with lupus and CKD.

Families, Haemodialysis, Living with kidney disease, Peritoneal dialysis, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant

Jade has been living with CKD since childhood. She discusses how CKD has impacted her, and, with her partner Darren, explains how and why they both fundraise for Kidney Care UK.

Haemodialysis, Home therapies, Living with kidney disease, Peritoneal dialysis, Rare renal, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant

Mike's family has a history of CKD and he was diagnosed with a rare condition as a teenager. He has recently had his second kidney transplant and feels like he has been given his life back.

Kidney conditions and diagnosis, Living with kidney disease, Rare renal, Stage 1-3 CKD, Women's health

From delayed diagnoses to new medication, Katie discusses how living with LPHS and CKD has taken its toll and how she's striving to help others living with the condition.

Families, Haemodialysis, Living with kidney disease, Peritoneal dialysis, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant

After fears of a second transplant kept him on dialysis, Tony explains how his godson inspired him to go back on the transplant list, and how his altruistic donor is a 'real life superhero'.

Kidney conditions and diagnosis, Living with kidney disease, Stage 1-3 CKD

After a bout of sepsis in hospital, it took months for Penny to received a diagnosis of CKD but she maintains a positive outlook. It is always 'What's next', and never 'What if...'

Kidney conditions and diagnosis, Living with kidney disease, Medication, Peritoneal dialysis, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant

After living through two kidney transplants and seven bouts of sepsis, Jon shares how sepsis has impacted him, and explains the vital importance of knowing the signs.

Families, Kidney conditions and diagnosis, Living with kidney disease, Peritoneal dialysis, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant

After a diagnosis as a teenager, Sally received a kidney transplant. Now, 30 years later, she is cruising around Croatia and making kidney disease work around her.

Families, Haemodialysis, Living with kidney disease, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant, Travelling and CKD

Diagnosed with CKD at 27, Deborah has since received a 'perfect match' kidney transplant. She discusses living with CKD, from the joys of holidaying to the frustrations of benefits.

Haemodialysis, Home therapies, Living with kidney disease, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant, Travelling and CKD

Laura’s kidney disease diagnosis hasn’t stopped her from enjoying music festivals. She shares her story and provides tips and advice on how to party with kidney disease.

Haemodialysis, Kidney conditions and diagnosis, Living with kidney disease, Stage 1-3 CKD, Travelling and CKD

After her diagnosis of stage 3 kidney disease, Jacqueline struggled to balance life with CKD and bipolar. But neither has stopped her from travelling the world, from Greece to Tonga.

Diet and nutrition, Living with kidney disease

Kidney patients Sumaya and Rehana share their experience of Ramadan while living with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Fundraising, Haemodialysis, Living with kidney disease, Rare renal, Travelling and CKD

#KidneyWarrior Charlie won't let renal failure stop him from living an active lifestyle and raising funds to support the kidney community.

Health professionals, Living with kidney disease, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant

Angela had a life-saving kidney transplant back in 1970. In 2020, she celebrated 50 years of healthy active life with the same kidney.

Families, Living with kidney disease, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant

It was time for Sharon to decide whether to opt for a whole-organ pancreas transplant or islet transplantation after her successful kidney transplant.

Fundraising, Living with kidney disease, Rare renal

John is the bass guitarist for the band Da Management. Grateful for the care he has received for his rare kidney condition, he's raised money for charities like Kidney Care UK for years.

Fundraising, Haemodialysis, Living with kidney disease, Transplant

David Rand talks about his kidney disease journey and being Team Manager of the Royal Liverpool Transplant Team (Adults) at the British Transplant Games.

Families, Haemodialysis, Living with kidney disease, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant

Alison Brown discusses her experience of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme after her second kidney transplant.